Burleigh County Court Records

North Dakota court records contain legal information regarding trial and court proceedings. These documents play a significant role in the court system. For instance, criminal and civil court records are used as evidence in legal disputes to assist attorneys in building their arguments. They are also vital for legal, historical, and genealogical studies and promote transparency and accountability.

Are Court Records Public in Burleigh County?

Yes. Section 6. Article XI of North Dakota's constitution grants the public the right to inspect all government records, including court records, unless otherwise provided by law.

In addition, Administrative Rule 41 states the guidelines for the public to access court records for a fee during reasonable office hours unless otherwise stated by law. Consequently, the rules exempt or restrict the public's access to specific court records.

Some court records exempted or deemed as classified under Rule 41 are as follows:

• Records deemed confidential by federal law, state law, court rule, or court order specifically identifying the records
• Juvenile delinquency records
• Parties, witnesses, and crime victims' contact information, such as phone numbers, emails, streets, and postal addresses
• Grand jury proceedings
• Court records related to child custody matters
• Records of victims of domestic violence or sexual offenses
• Records of child victims of sexual assault or abuse
• Property and debt listings of parties in a divorce proceeding
• Sealed criminal records

Burleigh County Court Records Search

Anyone wishing to conduct a general search of Burleigh County court records may use the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry System (NDCRIS). This search engine lets users obtain information on criminal, traffic, and civil cases in North Dakota District Courts.

Alternatively, record searchers may submit a written request in person or by mail to the Clerk of the District Court's Office at 514 E. Thayer Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501. Visitors to the courthouse may also use public access computer terminals to find state court records and view court documents.

Burleigh County Courts

The North Dakota trial court system comprises District Courts and Municipal Courts.

The location addresses of these courts are as follows:

Burleigh County District Court
Burleigh County Courthouse
514 E Thayer Ave, P.O. Box 1055, Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: (701) 222-6690
Fax: (701) 222-6758

Bismarck Municipal Court
514 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 355-1350
Fax: (701) 255-6378

Lincoln Municipal Court
74 Santee Rd, Lincoln, ND 58504
Phone: (701) 258-7969
Fax: (701) 258-1105

Burleigh County Criminal Records

Individuals seeking Burleigh County arrest and criminal records may access them through the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), North Dakota's primary database for criminal history information.

To acquire criminal records in North Dakota, eligible requesters must provide the subject's full name, social security number or fingerprints, current address, and a signed authorization form.

Applicants must include a $15.00 fee per record check as part of their request. They must make the check or money order payable to the North Dakota Attorney General.

Applicants must return the request packet to the following address:

Criminal Records Section
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
P.O. Box 1054
Bismarck ND 58502-1054
Phone: (701) 328-5500

Physical Address
1720 Burlington Drive, Suite B
Bismarck ND 58504

Note: Public access to Burleigh County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Burleigh County Civil Court Records

In Burleigh County, civil court records encompass divorce and family law cases involving divorce decrees, child custody, and probate cases related to wills, estates, and guardianship records.

Using the North Dakota Courts Inquiry site, record searchers may view information on civil case types in public North Dakota state district courts. The portal provides case search results, including registers of action, civil judgments, and court calendars for non-confidential court case records.

Users may search for civil case records using the party name, case number, attorney information, or case status and date the case was filed. They may also refine their search by selecting a particular case type to narrow down the search.

Alternatively, searchers may visit the district courthouse in Burleigh County or municipal courthouses to submit a record request for civil court records. The courthouse provides in-person access to extensive public court events and documents and public computer terminals for requesters to search for public civil court case records.

Burleigh County civil court case records requesters must produce a government-issued ID card and be ready to pay $10 for each certified copy applied for and $5 for each additional copy of the same record requested simultaneously.

Individuals seeking civil court records in Burleigh County should mail their requests to the following address:

Clerk of District Court Office
514 E. Thayer Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 222-6690 ext. 1
Fax: (701) 222-6758

Burleigh County Marriage Records

Individuals seeking marriage certificates in Burleigh County may obtain such records from the Burleigh County Recorder's office. To obtain copies of marriage records in Burleigh County, the union must have been legally contracted in the county.

Individuals who wish to check if someone is married may consult the North Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records Division since they have marriage records from 1925 to the present.

For applicants seeking certified marriage records, the fee is $5 for the first copy and $2 for each additional copy, while an uncertified copy attracts a charge of $1 per copy.

When obtaining a marriage record, the searcher must complete and submit a marriage record request form containing the complete name of both spouses before marriage, the date of marriage, the number of copies required, and the address where copies are to be mailed.

The completed request form, along with payment, may be mailed or submitted to the Burleigh County Recorder's office at the following address:

Burleigh County Recorder
221 N 5th Street
Bismarck, ND

Burleigh County Recorder
P.O. Box 5518 Bismarck,
ND 58506-5518

Burleigh County Divorce Records

Individuals searching for divorce records in Burleigh County may access the North Dakota Court Records Inquiry for Civil, Family, and Probate case page. The website returns essential information on the status of the parties’ divorce, whether finalized, disposition of court proceedings, and case number. However, searchers must confirm that the divorce was recorded in Burleigh County before conducting an online search.

Eligible persons may also obtain certified copies of divorce records from the Office of the County Recorder. This is, however, subject to fulfilling requirements such as payment fees for copies and providing valid identification documents.

Burleigh Birth Records

The North Dakota Department of Health maintains birth records in Burleigh County. Eligible persons who may obtain certified copies of the county's birth records include the subject of the record (if they are above 16 years old) or the father or mother identified on the document. Those who do not belong to the categories but wish to acquire certified copies of birth records must provide a court order or other legal documentation listing them as authorized representatives.

Obtaining certified copies of Burleigh County birth records costs $15.00 per copy.

Requesters may securely order certified copies of birth records online through the North Dakota Department of Health's website, use regular mail for their requests, or visit the office in person.

Those who opt for mail-in orders must complete the birth request application form, including a check or money order made out to the "ND DHHS" for all required fees and primary or secondary forms of identification. Subsequently, the request packet should be mailed to Vital Records, 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250.

Alternatively, applicants may visit the Vital Office to schedule an in-person appointment by calling (701) 328-23601.

Burleigh Death Records

Requesters of Burleigh County death records may obtain certified copies through the following options:

• A signed copy of a complete death record may be given to a relative, an officially recognized representative, a funeral director reporting the facts of death, or via the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
• A certified copy containing the facts of death may be obtained by a person who is qualified to receive the complete death record or to any licensed attorney for a genuine legal determination.
• A certified informational copy of a death record containing demographic details about the deceased may be obtained by the general public.

Obtaining certified copies of Burleigh County death records costs $15.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each extra copy ordered simultaneously.

Requesters may order certified copies of death records online, through regular mail, or by scheduling an in-person appointment.

Alternatively, applicants may visit the Vital Office to schedule an in-person appointment by calling (701) 328-23601.

Burleigh County Probate Court Records

In Burleigh County, probate court records are maintained by the Burleigh County District Court.

Anyone seeking probate records may use the North Dakota Courts Inquiry system to access such information. This tool allows users to search by party name, case number, or attorney information. They may also refine their search with the case type, case status, and the date the case was recorded parameters.

Alternatively, record seekers may visit the Burleigh County District Courthouse to submit a record request for probate court records. They may also use public computer terminals on the court premises to search for public probate court case records.

Individuals searching for Burleigh County probate court case records must produce a government-issued ID card and be ready to pay $10 for each certified copy applied for and $5 for each additional copy of the same record requested simultaneously.

Burleigh County Property Records

Requesters seeking property records in Burleigh County may access such information through the Burleigh County Director of Tax Equalization’s website. This search tool allows users to search by address and property ID/parcel number.

Alternatively, individuals looking for property records in Burleigh County may contact the County Recorder’s Office—the custodian of property records. Those wishing to visit or mail the office may do so at the following address:

221 N 5th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 222-6749

Burleigh County Court Records Online

Members of the public may be able to access Burleigh County records online through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry System or by visiting the District Court Clerk’s Office in Bismarck. Alternatively, third-party online repositories such as northdakotacourtrecords.us may offer seamless access to Burleigh County court records with an internet connection, saving time and effort for people who might not wish to visit the courthouse in person. These platforms usually enable users to read or obtain legal files straight from their website, simplifying the process. However, such platforms are independent of any official body. Therefore, record results may contain erroneous or out-of-date information.